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1960–present. Partner. Rupert Thomas. Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English playwright, author, actor and screenwriter. Over his entertainment career he has received numerous awards and honours including two BAFTA Awards, four Laurence Olivier Awards, and two Tony Awards.
5 days ago · Alan Bennett, British playwright who was best known for The Madness of George III and The History Boys. In addition to plays, he wrote numerous short stories and novellas, many of which he adapted for the stage and screen. Read more about Bennett’s life and career.
Dec 21, 2022 · Alan Bennett contemplates losing friends and the Queen in 2022 diary. The playwright details Barry Cryer’s comedic phone calls and reveals what her majesty said to Prunella Scales in his annual...
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Oct 31, 2015 · Alan Bennett: ‘I didn’t see the point of coming out'. Charlotte Higgins. Socialist, royalist, show-off, shy ... in life and in his fiction, Alan Bennett is a bundle of contradictions. He talks ...
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IMDb profile of Alan Bennett, a British dramatist and screenwriter known for his plays The Madness of King George and The History Boys. See his biography, filmography, awards, trivia, quotes and more.
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May 2, 2020 · Comedy, tragedy, elegy: why Alan Bennett’s home truths are perfect for our times | Drama | The Guardian. The BBC is recasting Alan Bennett’s TV drama series Talking Heads with actors...
Alan Bennett is a British playwright, novelist, poet and memoirist who has written for stage, television, radio and film. He is known for his satirical and humorous works that explore the everyday and the mundane, such as The History Boys, The Lady in the Van and Talking Heads. He has also written about his life, culture and politics in his diaries and books.